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REVIEW: IV The Polymath

.:ALBUM REVIEW: IV The Polymath - New Vs. Old

In the past few years, instrumental hip-hop albums have started to garner widespread attention. Previously, MCs used to seek out beat tapes to practice their rhymes or find producers for their albums. Nowadays, producers can release entire projects that don’t sound out of place without a rapper spitting over the tracks. This tradition of showcasing beats without rappers started back in the mid 90s with the help of artists such as DJ Shadow and his album “Endtroducing.” The latest release to come across my desk in this genre is IV the Polymath’s “New Vs Old.”

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INTERVIEW: Moka&Chief

.:INTERVIEW: Moka Only & Chief -- Word Is Bond Exclusive Interview

We told you about Moka Only and Chief's show at East Village in London for Doctor's Order previously with our review and we posted some great pictures courtesy of Ruben Cruz of Kraken photography, but it is now time to present our exclusive interview with the duo, recorded a few hours before the show, where they tell us about London, Crickets and more.

Big shout out to Spin Doctor for providing a place for us to conduct the interview and of course to Moka Only and Chief, who took some time to chill with us and answer our questions despite jet lag and tiredness.

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MIX: DJ FYO – Beats To The Vibes 2

.:MIX: DJ FYO - Beats To The Vibes 2 -another side- (WIB EXCLUSIVE)

Japanese DJ and Word Is Bond affiliate DJ FYO has once again blessed us with an exclusive mix. You should know the deal by now from his previous mixes; 40 tracks blended with some additional gems showcasing the sounds of WIB and DJ FYO's own musical palette.

Previous Beats To The Vibes mixtapes have now become available for download, you can find them via the link...

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EVENT: Idle Warship

.:EVENT REVIEW: Idle Warship at the Key Club (Los Angeles)

In the City Of Angels, no matter what day of the week it is.. if you're a fan of any particular artist, chances are you'll be coming out to see them. In this case, this past Wednesday night was no different, as the Key Club became a fully packed house, waiting for Idle Warship artists Talib Kweli & Res (w/their band) to come out and jam for their fans. You can even see the anticipation on the audience's faces that once they got started, it was definitely going to be a good night, brought to you by Move Forward Music & Fusicology.

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19Nov/111

VIDEO: Lewis Parker – Shark

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Lewis Parker's forthcoming album The Glass Ceiling, Part 2 of The Puzzle is looking to be a return to Parky's classic golden sound, fans will recognise the similar styled video editing to his 2003 smash Mr Parker's Siesta. I'm off to cop me a Kangol & some Suedes.

Pre-order the limited edition blue Shark 12" here

Previous posts on Lewis Parker 

~peacelove

 

7Sep/110

EVENT (LA): Beat Swap Meet #15 [09/11]

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Beat Swap Meet is right around the corner, so get your money ready for another digging-in-the-crate session! It's going down this sunday, and its going to get crowded! Noon-6pm, y'all! Features Thes One (People Under The Stairs) will be doing live production, while Adrian Younge & his newest project, Venice Dawn will be performing outside for the masses!

Get ready! You know it's going to be hot, so dress accordingly!

Beat Swap Meet: WIB Archives
Adrian Younge: facebook | twitter
Venice Dawn:  twitter
Thes One (People Under The Stairs): website

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14May/110

VIDEO: Telemachus – Ferndale Road (UK)

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Visuals for Ferndale Road, the unabridged version is on the B side to Telemachus AKA Chemo's 7" Scarecrows which we featured a while back. Available for purchase digitally via iTunes or grab the vinyl at the YNR Shop.

Previous posts on Telemachus

Telemachus AKA Chemo: WebsiteTwitter

~peacelove

16Apr/110

AUDIO: SupaFuh – Act Of Faith Feat. CL Smooth (France)

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Buy The Digital Version or Order the Vinyl on Bandcamp

With the legendary CL Smooth and incredible underground sensation Eternia, Supafuh strikes back in 2011. The French artist of the MC Solaar’s (french dopest MC of the 90’s) school set the bar very high, after a year 2010 already hyper-active (an EP and his first album 10 ANS TROP TARD).
With its evocative title, the 12 "vinyl JUST ACT got some percussive and heavy sounds. Rapping his clear view of humanism on the side "ACT OF FAITH" with CL Smooth, and defending his philosophy of action featuring Eternia, Supafuh doesn’t know hesitation, and touch his goal with tremendous efficiency. Without making it a leitmotiv, texts and instrumentals impregnated by Guru, Jazzmatazz, Rakim, KRS One, Pete Rock, brings back some forces in French hip hop.

A clear light of the early 2011 in terms of hip hop, without any concession on the message, and no one on sound either: act, do things, produce, always on wax. Two pieces in the shape of proverbs house, and a title motto: JUST ACT.

Supafuh: TwitterFacebook

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7Apr/114

AUDIO: Damu The Fudgemunk – Truly Get Yours Ft. Buff1

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COP (NAME YOUR PRICE) ON BANDCAMP

Damu as always, comes through with that boom bap FRESHNESS.

This song are also available on a LIMITED EDITION 7" VINYL single via Redef/DWG at the following retail locations: UGHH, Vinylism, KingUnderground

Previous Posts On Damu The Fudgemunk

More info: Wonka Beats

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10Mar/110

EVENT: Beat Swap Meet [3 Year Anniversary] – March 13th in Los Angeles!

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to a quartely event that goes down in Chinatown. It consists of crate digging, selling vinyl, tapes, beat sessions, breakdancing, clothing vendors, and LOTS more! A few of my friends put this event together for you and the public just to have a great time throughout the day! Spend the day here, bring the kids,.. it's an all-around dope music environment! It's called the Beat Swap Meet!

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2Feb/110

VIDEO: Suff Daddy – ‘GNAC (Germany)

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Info:

"In my trunk I keep a whole fifth of 'gnac“ - Suff Daddy is kicking off 2011 with a special 7“ dedicated to the joy of drinking cognac.
The 7“ is accompanied by a video from Robert Winter and Typoclique, that follows the Berlin producer on his quest for the best cognac,
filmed in Cologne and Prague. For fans of King Tee, The D.O.C. and Robert Moog."

Limited edition box set containing five 7” singles by Suff Daddy. Including the brandnew single “'Gnac”. Artwork by Maciek Wolanski. The box comes with free stickers and is limited to 60 (!) copies. Available only at www.mpmsite.comFor more info on the box please check the attached info sheet!

The 'Gnac 7" will be released separately on Feb 25.

Video by Robert Winter

Previous Posts

Suff Daddy: MySpaceTwitter

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8Jan/110

PODCAST: The Vibe Collective – Feel The Vibe Show #16

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DJ Will:

Heres our first FEEL THE VIBE SHOW of 2011......Expect the unexpected!....Expect a sultry blend of original, fresh & classic SOUL/JAZZ/DANCE.....Hope you enjoy and if you do please leave feedback on the SOUNDCLOUD site.

About:

"FEEL THE VIBE ON SOULRADIOUK.COM, Transmitted from the centre of Derby VIA THE SOULRADIOUK STUDIOS IN LONDON. A beautiful blend of soulful vibes from across all soul genre's, look at our show as an education, an in depth look in to classic old school soul, jazz funk, Soulful house, nu- jazz, nu-soul.....Basically any grooves or harmonies that make your soul tingle!"

Check Previous Feel The Vibe Shows

The Vibe Collective: FacebookSoundCloud

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6Jan/110

AUDIO/VIDEO: Mr. J. Medeiros – Tower of Cards (Imperial Remix)

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Nice remix by Imperial, of Tower of Cards, off Mr. J. Medeiros "The Art Of Broken Glass"

Mr J will release an album in 2011 that is starting to gather some buzz on twitter, make sure you follow Mr J for updates and check below for the video blog on the making of the album.

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CHECK PREVIOUS VLOGS OVER AT MR J's WEBSITE

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Mr J Medeiros: TwitterMySpace Website

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15Dec/100

FREENESS: Karlmarx – Mists

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About:

Limited 5 track EP pressed on white vinyl.

Karlmarx are brothers Isaac Aesili (aka Karl) and Mark McNeill (aka Marx) from New Zeeland. The „Mists“ EP is the first taster from their forthcoming full-lenght „The Karlmarx Project“. It is music from the dark side of the moon, fusing electronica, techno, synthpop, industrial, future soul and instrumental hip hop into something new and exciting.

Released by MPM Records you'll be able to buy the vinyl on Jan 14, 2011

For More Info Head Over to MPM

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